Senior Software Development Engineer (Agent Factory)

Agent Factory is where Workday’s next chapter gets built. We’re forming small, senior, cross-functional AI teams that bring together product leaders, machine learning engineers, and full-stack builders to create intelligent agents used by millions of people every day. This is production-grade AI—deeply embedded into Workday’s platform—not research experiments or maintenance work. Teams own problems end to end, collaborate tightly across disciplines, and use the right tools to solve real customer challenges at global scale. You’ll work at the intersection of AI, platform architecture, and human workflows, with the autonomy to shape how agents reason, act, and scale responsibly. High trust, high expectations, and real impact. Engineering, but brighter. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to contribute to a cross-functional team building transformative AI agents for HR & Finance. This role is crucial in implementing tooling strategies, staying informed about industry trends, and ensuring our AI-driven solutions integrate effectively within the Workday stack. Your technical contributions and team-first attitude will play a key role in delivering high-impact products that scale our AI capabilities and help global organizations simplify complex business processes.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a team of engineers to deliver AI-powered agents that integrate deeply into HR and Financial workflows, accelerating intelligent decision making; Participate in a supportive, iterative team culture that values curiosity, learning, and strong engineering practices; Contribute to the growth and success of your teammates through knowledge sharing and mentorship; Take ownership of multiple functional areas in our platform — from development to production (“you build it, you run it”)

Requirements

8+ years of experience in software engineering; 5+ years experience with a web development framework; 2+ years with a Relational DB (PostgreSQL preferred)

Nice to have

Experience building and operating SaaS products in cloud environments (AWS preferred); Familiarity with the tradeoffs and architecture of modern distributed systems; Knowledge of software development best practices (DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, observability); Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes); Familiarity with Elasticsearch; Experience working within fast-paced, agile environments and multi-functional teams; Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical partners; Comfortable working with ambiguity and translating complex problems into clear, thoughtful solutions; Committed to fostering an inclusive, team-oriented environment and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement

Benefits

Visa and work permit sponsorship; Relocation support; Workday Bonus Plan or role-specific commission/bonus; annual refresh stock grants; comprehensive benefits; flexible work schedule